Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) vs Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Aberfeldy
£60
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£47
| Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) | Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 53.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 is better value at £47 vs £60.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£59.95 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £59.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Only Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Where to buy
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange